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Fed's Goolsbee: Inflation has decreased but it is still excessive
Fed's Goolsbee: Inflation has decreased but it is still excessive
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee said late Wednesday that inflation has fallen but it is still too high.
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PBOC leaves Loan Prime Rates unchanged in February
PBOC leaves Loan Prime Rates unchanged in February
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China's central bank, announced to leave its Loan Prime Rates (LPRs) unchanged on Thursday.
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PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1712 vs. 7.1705 previous
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.1712 vs. 7.1705 previous
On Thursday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.1712 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.1705 and 7.2856 Reuters estimates.
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USD/JPY is crumbling further, under 150.80
USD/JPY is crumbling further, under 150.80
The USD is lower across the majors board also
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GBP/USD steadies near 1.2600, downside appears due to Trump’s tariff threats
GBP/USD steadies near 1.2600, downside appears due to Trump’s tariff threats
GBP/USD holds ground after registering losses in the previous two successive days, hovering around 1.2590 during the Asian session on Thursday.
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Australia’s Unemployment Rate rises to 4.1% in January vs. 4.1% expected
Australia’s Unemployment Rate rises to 4.1% in January vs. 4.1% expected
Australia’s Unemployment Rate rose to 4.1% in January from 4.0% in December, according to the official data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Thursday.
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Australia January 2025 unemployment rate 4.1% (vs. 4.1% expected)
Australia January 2025 unemployment rate 4.1% (vs. 4.1% expected)
Employment report from Australia for January 2025
AUD/USD holds below 0.6350 ahead of Australian employment data
AUD/USD holds below 0.6350 ahead of Australian employment data
The AUD/USD pair extends its decline to around 0.6340 during the early Asian session on Thursday.
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USD/JPY falling away again. Meanwhile 10-year JGB yield hits highest since November 2009
USD/JPY falling away again. Meanwhile 10-year JGB yield hits highest since November 2009
USD/JPY is circa 151.15 as I update, yen crosses are lower alongside. 10 yr JGB yield around 1.44%
Trump repeats he'll be announcing tariffs on cars, semiconductors, pharma
Trump repeats he'll be announcing tariffs on cars, semiconductors, pharma
Trump announces again that he'll be making an announcement
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Japan Trade Minister to go to US, to seek exemptions from tariffs on steel and automobiles
Japan Trade Minister to go to US, to seek exemptions from tariffs on steel and automobiles
Japan's Trade Minister, Yoji Muto, is planning a trip to the United States in March
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EUR/USD softens below 1.0450 on Trump’s tariff threats
EUR/USD softens below 1.0450 on Trump’s tariff threats
The EUR/USD pair weakens to near 1.0425 during the late American session on Wednesday.
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Trump plans a cash splash with DOGE savings
Trump plans a cash splash with DOGE savings
Considering giving 20% of the savings back to Americans, using 20% of the savings to paying down debt
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Fed's Jefferson: Central bank can take time on next interest rate decision
Fed's Jefferson: Central bank can take time on next interest rate decision
Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Philip Jefferson said late Wednesday the US central bank has time to weigh its next interest rate decision move, citing a robust economy and still above target inflation, per Reuters.
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RBNZ’s Orr: We are in an environment of low and stable inflation
RBNZ’s Orr: We are in an environment of low and stable inflation
Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Adrian Orr said late Wednesday that New Zealand was now in an environment of low and stable inflation but warned the volatile international landscape could impact the economy, per Reuters.
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Oil - private survey of inventory shows a larger headline crude oil build than expected
Oil - private survey of inventory shows a larger headline crude oil build than expected
This is from the privately surveyed oil stock data ahead of official government data tomorrow morning out of the US.
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: Trump calls Zelensky a dictator
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: Trump calls Zelensky a dictator
Forex news for North American trading on Feb 19, 2025
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US Dollar picks up gains after FOMC minutes
US Dollar picks up gains after FOMC minutes
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the US Dollar’s performance against six major currencies, trades slightly higher on Wednesday.
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Forex Today: Traders will look at employment data in Australia and the US
Forex Today: Traders will look at employment data in Australia and the US
The US Dollar maintained its constructive path helped by fresh concerns around US tariffs and amid geopolitical tension in response to negotiations around a potential end of the Russia-Ukraine war.
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FOMC Minutes are due at the top of the hour
FOMC Minutes are due at the top of the hour
What to expect from the Fed Minutes
Dow Jones Industrial Average declines ahead of FOMC Minutes release
Dow Jones Industrial Average declines ahead of FOMC Minutes release
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), which measures the performance of 30 large-cap United States (US) stocks, is under pressure, trading around 44,380.
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Trump attacks Zelensky in a post, calls him a dictator
Trump attacks Zelensky in a post, calls him a dictator
Trump says Zelensky 'better move fast or he's not going to have a country left'
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NZD/USD trades higher above 0.5700 despite RBNZ delivers dovish interest rate outlook
NZD/USD trades higher above 0.5700 despite RBNZ delivers dovish interest rate outlook
The NZD/USD pair gives up nominal gains after posting an intraday high around 0.5730 in North American trading hours on Wednesday.
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